Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream

SNOMED code: 41900711000001109
previously 331661006
Code valid from: 2 Jun 2023
Active compound: Hydrocortisone
Preferred name basis: rINN - Recommended International Non-proprietary
Prescribable: ✅ Yes
Dose form: Continuous
Ingredients: Hydrocortisone — 25 mg / 1 gram based on ingredient substance
Form & Route: cream.cutaneous
Cutaneous cream, Cutaneous
Controlled drug: No Controlled Drug Status

Products

Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Medihealth (Northern) Ltd)

SNOMED code: 38947811000001104
Supplier: Medihealth (Northern) Ltd
Licensed as: Medicines - MHRA/EMA
Availability restrictions: None
Licensed route: Cutaneous

Pack name & code	Status	GTIN, EAN barcodes	Price	Prescribing	Reimbursement	Pack
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Medihealth (Northern) Ltd) 15 gram `38947911000001109` ref. pack	💯 Available Legal category: POM		No Price Available	—	• Prescription Charges • Dispensing Fees • Special container • Discount not deducted - automatic	—

Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)

Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream

SNOMED code: 886611000001106
Supplier: Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd
Licensed as: Medicines - MHRA/EMA
Availability restrictions: None
Licensed route: Cutaneous

Pack name & code	Status	GTIN, EAN barcodes	Price	Prescribing	Reimbursement	Pack
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd) 15 gram `1565011000001106` ref. pack	💯 Available Legal category: POM		NHS Indicative Price 6 Mar 2026 £56.29 previously: £98.40	—	• Prescription Charges • Dispensing Fees • Special container • Discount not deducted - automatic	—
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd) 30 gram `15248211000001108` ref. pack	💯 Available Legal category: POM		NHS Indicative Price 9 Jan 2026 £196.80 previously: £193.48	—	• Prescription Charges • Dispensing Fees • Special container • Discount not deducted - automatic	—

Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Essential Generics Ltd)

Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream

SNOMED code: 14943911000001101
Supplier: Essential Generics Ltd
Licensed as: Medicines - MHRA/EMA
Availability restrictions: None
Licensed route: Cutaneous

Pack name & code	Status	GTIN, EAN barcodes	Price	Prescribing	Reimbursement	Pack
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Essential Generics Ltd) 15 gram `14944011000001103` ref. pack	💯 Available Legal category: POM	`5050204100513` 10 Feb 2010`05050204100513` 16 Jul 2019	NHS Indicative Price 1 Mar 2026 £56.29 previously: £52.27	—	• Prescription Charges • Dispensing Fees • Special container • Discount not deducted - automatic	—
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Essential Generics Ltd) 30 gram `14944111000001102` ref. pack	💯 Available Legal category: POM	`5050204100520` 10 Feb 2010`05050204100520` 16 Jul 2019	NHS Indicative Price 1 Jan 2024 £95.4 previously: £88	—	• Prescription Charges • Dispensing Fees • Special container • Discount not deducted - automatic	—

Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Phoenix Healthcare Distribution Ltd)

Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream

SNOMED code: 17922711000001101
Supplier: Phoenix Healthcare Distribution Ltd
Licensed as: Medicines - MHRA/EMA
Availability restrictions: None
Licensed route: Cutaneous

Pack name & code	Status	GTIN, EAN barcodes	Price	Prescribing	Reimbursement	Pack
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Phoenix Healthcare Distribution Ltd) 15 gram `17922911000001104` ref. pack	💯 Available Legal category: POM		No Price Available	—	• Prescription Charges • Dispensing Fees • Special container • Discount not deducted - automatic	—
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Phoenix Healthcare Distribution Ltd) 30 gram `17923111000001108` ref. pack	💯 Available Legal category: POM		No Price Available	—	• Prescription Charges • Dispensing Fees • Special container • Discount not deducted - automatic	—

Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc)

Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream

SNOMED code: 29872711000001100
Supplier: Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc
Licensed as: Medicines - MHRA/EMA
Availability restrictions: None
Licensed route: Cutaneous

Pack name & code	Status	GTIN, EAN barcodes	Price	Prescribing	Reimbursement	Pack
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc) 15 gram `29872811000001108` ref. pack	💯 Available Legal category: POM		No Price Available	—	• Prescription Charges • Dispensing Fees • Special container • Discount not deducted - automatic	—

Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)

Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream

SNOMED code: 112311000001108
Supplier: A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Licensed as: Medicines - MHRA/EMA
Availability restrictions: Not available
Licensed route: Cutaneous

Pack name & code	Status	GTIN, EAN barcodes	Price	Prescribing	Reimbursement	Pack
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd) 15 gram `1564211000001102` ref. pack	Discontinued 12 Oct 2020 Legal category: POM		No Price Available 12 Oct 2020 previously: £5.30	—	• Prescription Charges • Dispensing Fees • Special container • Discount not deducted - automatic	—
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd) 30 gram `14732511000001108` ref. pack	Discontinued 10 Apr 2015 Legal category: POM		No Price Available 10 Apr 2015 previously: £45	—	• Prescription Charges • Dispensing Fees • Special container • Discount not deducted - automatic	—

Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Mawdsley-Brooks & Company Ltd)

Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream

SNOMED code: 30209411000001103
Supplier: Mawdsley-Brooks & Company Ltd
Licensed as: Medicines - MHRA/EMA
Availability restrictions: Not available
Licensed route: Cutaneous

Pack name & code	Status	GTIN, EAN barcodes	Price	Prescribing	Reimbursement	Pack
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Mawdsley-Brooks & Company Ltd) 15 gram `30209711000001109` ref. pack	Discontinued 29 Feb 2020 Legal category: POM		No Price Available	—	• Prescription Charges • Dispensing Fees • Special container • Discount not deducted - automatic	—

Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Waymade Healthcare Plc)

Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream

SNOMED code: 22043311000001101
Supplier: Waymade Healthcare Plc
Licensed as: Medicines - MHRA/EMA
Availability restrictions: Not available
Licensed route: Cutaneous

Pack name & code	Status	GTIN, EAN barcodes	Price	Prescribing	Reimbursement	Pack
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Waymade Healthcare Plc) 15 gram `22043411000001108` ref. pack	Discontinued 27 Mar 2019 Legal category: POM		No Price Available 1 Jun 2013 previously: £17.94	—	• Prescription Charges • Dispensing Fees • Special container • Discount not deducted - automatic	—

Efcortelan 2.5% cream (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd)

Efcortelan 2.5% cream

SNOMED code: 439211000001103
Supplier: GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd
Licensed as: Medicines - MHRA/EMA
Availability restrictions: Not available
Licensed route: Cutaneous

Pack name & code	Status	GTIN, EAN barcodes	Price	Prescribing	Reimbursement	Pack
Efcortelan 2.5% cream (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd) 30 gram `1564611000001100` ref. pack	Discontinued 22 Dec 2005 Legal category: POM		No Price Available 1 Dec 2016 previously: £1.70	—	• Prescription Charges • Dispensing Fees • Special container • Discount not deducted - automatic	—

Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Kent Pharma (UK) Ltd)

Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream

SNOMED code: 253211000001100
Supplier: Kent Pharma (UK) Ltd
Licensed as: Medicines - MHRA/EMA
Availability restrictions: Not available
Licensed route: Cutaneous

Pack name & code	Status	GTIN, EAN barcodes	Price	Prescribing	Reimbursement	Pack
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Kent Pharma (UK) Ltd) 15 gram `1564711000001109` ref. pack	Discontinued 1 Apr 2016 Legal category: POM		No Price Available 1 Apr 2016 previously: £41.90	—	• Prescription Charges • Dispensing Fees • Special container • Discount not deducted - automatic	—

Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (DE Pharmaceuticals)

Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream

SNOMED code: 24151411000001109
Supplier: DE Pharmaceuticals
Licensed as: Medicines - MHRA/EMA
Availability restrictions: Not available
Licensed route: Cutaneous

Pack name & code	Status	GTIN, EAN barcodes	Price	Prescribing	Reimbursement	Pack
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (DE Pharmaceuticals) 15 gram `24151611000001107` ref. pack	Discontinued 27 Mar 2023 Legal category: POM		No Price Available	—	• Prescription Charges • Dispensing Fees • Special container • Discount not deducted - automatic	—

Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Teva UK Ltd)

Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream

SNOMED code: 4193611000001102
Supplier: Teva UK Ltd
Licensed as: Medicines - MHRA/EMA
Availability restrictions: Not available
Licensed route: Cutaneous

Pack name & code	Status	GTIN, EAN barcodes	Price	Prescribing	Reimbursement	Pack
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Teva UK Ltd) 15 gram `4193711000001106` ref. pack	Discontinued 4 Sep 2020 Legal category: POM	`5017007598114` 25 Jan 2010	No Price Available 4 Sep 2020 previously: £25	—	• Prescription Charges • Dispensing Fees • Special container • Discount not deducted - automatic	—

Reference packs

Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream 15 gram

SNOMED code

1130811000001105

Quantity and unit

15 gram

Drug Tariff

payment category: Part VIIIA Category A
1 Apr 2026 £100.17
previously: £98.40

Packs

Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd) 15 gram
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Kent Pharma (UK) Ltd) 15 gram
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd) 15 gram
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Teva UK Ltd) 15 gram
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Essential Generics Ltd) 15 gram
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Phoenix Healthcare Distribution Ltd) 15 gram
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Waymade Healthcare Plc) 15 gram
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (DE Pharmaceuticals) 15 gram
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc) 15 gram
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Mawdsley-Brooks & Company Ltd) 15 gram
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Medihealth (Northern) Ltd) 15 gram

Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream 30 gram

SNOMED code

1157411000001106

Quantity and unit

30 gram

Packs

Efcortelan 2.5% cream (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd) 30 gram
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd) 30 gram
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Essential Generics Ltd) 30 gram
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd) 30 gram
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (Phoenix Healthcare Distribution Ltd) 30 gram